Pythagorean theorem
Subject: Maths · Grade: 8 · One lesson (45 min)
Learning objectives
- Students state the Pythagorean theorem in words and as the formula a² + b² = c².
- They identify the legs and the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
- They apply the theorem to find an unknown side.
Lesson flow
- Opening — 2 min
- Motivation — 5 min
- Reviewing prior knowledge — 5 min
- New material: statement and proof — 20 min
Teacher: “You are building a house and want the corners of the foundation to be exactly 90°. How would you check that without a protractor?”